Terms of the previous offer
- This is Grade C / Good refurbished stock, not a factory-sealed laptop. Expect moderate visible wear, possible generic packaging and cosmetic variation; inspect and test the delivered unit promptly.
- Battery health is not stated. Retailer runtime figures describe the model rather than the remaining capacity of each refurbished unit, so test unplugged runtime during the 30-day return window.
- The exact listing does not explicitly confirm the physical UK keyboard layout or every accessory supplied. Check the photos and order details, and confirm that a suitable charger is included before paying.
- The previous £208.10 total depended on public eBay code MUSTHAVE25. The exact offer is now expired and the direct retailer route did not expose a current purchase path.
- The exact listing states 8GB DDR4 and only 12GB maximum installable RAM. That is enough for ordinary browsing and office work but a poor fit for heavy multitasking or long-term demanding use.
- The seller quotes up to seven hours for the model’s battery; this is not a battery-health measurement for each refurbished unit.
Why the previous offer stood out
- The exact listing reproduced the public voucher total of £208.10, with more than ten units and free delivery.
- The Core i5-1235U is substantially stronger than the weak entry-level processors common in new laptops near this price.
- A 512GB SSD, 1920x1080 IPS display and Wi-Fi 6E provide a useful everyday specification.
Full specifications
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Model | Aspire 5 / NX.K5BEK.005 / eBay item 357418228630 |
| Processor brand | Intel |
| Processor | Core i5-1235U, 10-core / 12-thread |
| Processor family | 12th Gen Intel Core U-series |
| NPU performance (TOPS) | Not confirmed |
| Memory (GB) | 8 |
| Ram type | 8GB DDR4; 12GB maximum stated |
| Storage (GB) | 512 |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Gpu brand | Intel |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics; exact iGPU name not stated |
| Gpu type | integrated |
| Graphics memory (GB) | Not confirmed |
| GPU power (W) | Not confirmed |
| Screen size (inches) | 14 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Screen type | IPS LCD |
| Screen finish | not stated |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | Not confirmed |
| Brightness (nits) | Not confirmed |
| Colour gamut | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed |
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Keyboard layout | Physical UK layout not explicitly confirmed |
| Charger included | Not confirmed |
Condition, warranty and price evidence
- Condition
- Good - Refurbished on eBay; Currys Clearance identifies the stock as Refurb-C / Grade C with moderate cosmetic wear
- Warranty
- The exact listing includes a one-year seller guarantee and 30-day returns with seller-paid return postage. Confirm the written guarantee terms with the order.
- Eligibility
- The previous £208.10 total depended on public eBay code MUSTHAVE25. The exact offer is now marked expired, so this is no longer a current recommendation.
- Recorded availability
- Rechecked on 2026-09-02: the exact offer is marked expired. The direct eBay route returned an error page, so the previous stock and £208.10 voucher total are no longer presented as current.
- Price recorded
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